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Best Senior Living in Medford, MA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
We analyzed 5 homes in Medford, MA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Massachusetts Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

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Tempone Apartments
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Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Medford (West Medford)
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 116
Rank #93 / 279
No
77
Facility 77
MA AVG 48
Rank #141 / 499
1 BedNo
Riverside Towers
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Medford (Medford Square)
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Facility -
MA AVG 116
Yes
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 48
Rank #63 / 499
1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Water Street Apartments
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Medford (Medford Square)
35
Facility 35
MA AVG 116
Rank #268 / 279
No
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 48
Rank #72 / 499
1 BedNo
Weldon Gardens
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Medford (Medford Square)
75
Facility 75
MA AVG 116
Rank #175 / 279
No
93
Facility 93
MA AVG 48
Rank #24 / 499
1 BedNo
Willis Avenue Development
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Medford (South Medford)
149
Facility 149
MA AVG 116
Rank #29 / 279
No
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 48
Rank #72 / 499
2 Bed / 3 BedNo
Overview of Tempone Apartments

Make the most of your best years at Tempone Apartments, a welcoming community in Medford, MA, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free living, as maintenance is taken care of.

With recreational spaces and convenient local amenities nearby, residents can spend their days as they please. Restaurants in the area also provide a variety of dining options that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community is an enticing option for those looking to live independently in retirement.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Riverside Towers

Spend your best years at Riverside Towers, a distinguished community set in the thriving neighborhood of Medford, MA, offering independent living. Thoughtfully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay. On-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces are also available, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a well-planned calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs. A variety of delightful restaurants are also available nearby, providing delicious and well-balanced meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a recreation room, a business center, a media room, and a spacious courtyard, creating the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.

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Room Sizes: 729 / 994 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Overview of Water Street Apartments

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Medford, MA, Water Street Apartments is a purposely built community that offers independent living. Designed for low-income older adults, the community features a variety of cozy one-bedroom accommodations. Here, residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle, as maintenance is taken care of.

Entertainment sites and convenient local shops surround the area, providing endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy various dining options with restaurants nearby. The community strives to maintain affordability, including utilities in the rent to ease financial burdens. With its warm and friendly environment, residents can keep their peace of mind and create unforgettable moments in retirement.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Parking Available

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Overview of Weldon Gardens

Spend a blissful retirement at Weldon Gardens, a distinct community in Medford, MA, offering independent living. The community features thoughtfully furnished and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Laundry spaces and maintenance services are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Thriving local shops and recreational spaces are also available nearby, providing endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Restaurants in the area also allows residents to enjoy a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s warm and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Overview of Willis Avenue Development

Live your best years at Willis Avenue Development, an astounding community situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Medford, MA, offering independent living. Residents can ease their worries with a variety of specially designed and sophisticated accommodations. The community also helps with maintenance, providing residents with more time to do the things they love.

Residents can spend their days as they please, especially with unique local shops, serene parks, and other recreational spaces in the area. Restaurants nearby also provide residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its warm and inviting environment, residents can rest assured of living comfortably in retirement.

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Housing Options: 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Medford, MA

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 senior living communities in Medford, MA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Medford, MA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Medford, MA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior living communities in Medford, MA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.